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King-1118 - 1909 San Francisco Examiner Lincoln Essay Award by Shreve & Co. / NGC MS-61
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King-1118; Cunningham 19-010S. Struck in silver with a plain edge. 38 mm. Awarded. Obv: Right facing bearded portrait of Lincoln surrounded by band with the words WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE, CHARITY FOR ALL / FEB 12, 1809-1909, all within a beaded boarder. Rev: AWARDED BY / THE SAN FRANCISCO / EXAMINER / TO / RUSSELL ADAMS (engraved) / FOR MERIT IN ESSAY ON / ABRAHAM LINCOLN / 1909. The maker's name SHREVE & CO. appears in small letters at the bottom periphery, and a beaded boarder surrounds all. Nice original silver toning. Eye appeal which far exceeds the assigned grade.
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